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I use whatever I have tidied up over the preceeding year. Damson, Apple, Oak (if we have a casualty or branch that needs removing) Had to prune some large birch trees due to their proximity to the house effecting the foundations - their water uptake was drying the clay on which the house stands...

I am enjoying the banter on this. Maybe I should do a post about the 6.5 x 58r Sauer and see what @aussiebob#"I have an issue with .243" has to say lol!

Just think, if the Indians had fed the founding fathers donkey instead of turkey, 'Mericans would today be eating a piece of Ass

No safe queens for me. Even in the pouring rain.

I would not have thought it possible had I not done it today. I must be behind the times as I had never heard of such a thing.

Fabulous. Well done .

I read it was in the central reservation ("median strip" for you 'muricans) So most unlikely for hunting. Of course it could just have been some sort of tree-house built by kids?

That handsdown wins the internet!

Mine does ;) Also I mostly live in a maritime climate. SS is vital.

Last one for a while. Not a hunting knife but I will post none the less. My Grandfather was a butcher (died 1948) This was one of his knives. Now cherished by me and in my posession. Still used for carving roasts. A great example of how a knife reduces through sharpening over decades of use...

Here is a real old stager. This was originally a Frost/Eriksson (later Mora) Scout knife with a wooden handle. I bought it new as a young lad in the 1970's and used it a tremendous amount for paunching rabbits. I was big Into ferreting as a young'un. For decades it was lounging around in a...

Nothing wrong with having more knives than you use @CBH. I have had this particular knife over 20 years. Like I said I use it daily, mostly for food prep and eating but it has done a lot of game - especially Rabbits but also birds as well. It has an Oak handle which was a special edition...

"Knife and fork' not "knife or fork" ;)

H here is a combo I use daily (esp in the Middle East where most local eateries dont usually provide cutlery) It also solves the issue of being able to use a knife and fork similtaneously

@Stompbox Dunno if you ever fixed the issue but if not start by seeking less "barrel time" for your projectiles. Either more/faster powder with your current bullets or lighter bullets. Short of expensive re-regulation, hand loading is usually the way forward for tuning/regulating double...

Similar to one of mine (y);

Nice set up. Which Puma is it? White Hunter?

I kind of agree. However. I have two rifles with quick detachable scopes and iron sights. One is a double. Both have cheekpieces. In both cases there is a very poor cheek- weld when using the scopes, the scope mounts are the lowest possible. Both rifles were fitted with qd scopes at time of...

Larger Deer possibles pouch;

Having used a Roescak for years I got tired of it and always ended up taking more junk than I needed. Last few years I stick to a belt with various items that change depending on what I am hunting. Here is a Fjallraven 2" belt with my Muntjac set-up. Pretty unobtrusive and lightweight. I may...

Little brother to my Puma Gamekeeper (post #84)

Black powder?

Big assuption pcc600. Barrels may be fine and in proof but that doesn't mean they will stand the abuse of having forcing cones extended or choke/s removed or opened up.

With the pending ban on lead shot in the UK, a time is fast approaching when we won't even be able to give them away :( You chaps in the US ought to do well out of the situation.

Here is the one on the left (above post # 41) I have been trying to post a pccie of this for days, This picture seems the only one that I can post. Carr Bros, Huddersfield approx 1870's. I know that from the "Not for ball" proof-stamp on the barrel flats. That was done (stamped) for a period...

@ Altitudesickness Couple of English wrists for you . Armstrong on the right.

Thank you for that observation. I would add that the grip of the .410 is the best (post #33) and the cross-section of it's grip would be best described as a diamond , like this (but of course less pronounced) t This is, I believe is the epitome of the stock-makers art. This comes as no...

Re Post # 28 This was one of a pair originally owned by the grandfather of one of my oldest friends. The other one was leant to someone back in the mists of time and never returned. My friend gave up shooting a few years ago and wanted me to have it. He felt it only fair as he had shot me...

Salter & Varge London (most likely made by Midland Gun Company)

Carr Bros. Huddersfield; Sorry Picture refuses to load.. I gave up after 5 attempts!

Armstrong. Newcastle;

One of my favourites And a couple of customs from SnakeKnives UK

My Steyr with 4" lopped off the barrel (so now 20") and Dpt supressor. A game-changer. .243

I don't think it is a Dominion. The action plate is the wrong shape.

.243 Win makes an ideal cartridge for Woodland Roe (and Muntjac). Within its limits (imho) up to 150 yrds, I see no need for a bigger round. 150 yrds is more than enough for typical British woodland stalking on Roe. I have shot Roe with my 8 x 60 but it doesn't kill them any quicker. Here is...

My 88 year old Mom just bought me this for my birthday. Classy lady . Puma Gamewarden made in 1960

I must have been living under a rock for 60+ years! Until yootube popped that film onto my feed I had never heard of the fellow. Since then I have found several other video's relating to him.

If for some reason I had to get rid of the 8 x 60r , .243 and my beloved 222 , I would get a 7 x 57. I reckon with one of those (along with the venerable .22lr) I would have things pretty much covered rifle-wise.

Not sure if this has been posted before. It popped up on YouTube so I thought I would share; ENTREVISTA COM SASHA SIEMEL - TIGRERO | FILME DE SASHA SIEMEL - 1965

Apparently it tastes as bad as the spelling

A very clear and fullsome explanation. Thank you.

Correct. I shouldn't have added the "R" at the end of 8x57 So the question still stands. Neck up 8 x 57 rimless? Would that work?

I called a work colleague once who had left early. I called him on his mobile, which he often left at work, and said "John, thought you might want to know you have left your phone on your desk again" He actually drove back to the office before he realised.

Pictures are always welcome. Would it be too hard to neck up an 8 x 57R? I have not compared the case dimensions but maybe a neck expander and if needs be fireforming? I speak as someone who reforms 7x65R brass to 8x60R (for a light calibre double - to go back to the OP for a moment) So whilst...

Yes she is a beauty. A .577 Short Rifle for an officer. 3 groove barrel with original rammer, two band, and bayonet. W&C Scott 1860 Birmingham England. She is for sale if you are interested . Not mine, an elderly friends with a massive collection - all for sale. In fact all three are along...

I had the chance to look at a 9.5 x 57 a couple of years ago. A Mannlicher Schoenauer 1910 The furniture had heavy patina (lol) but the action was as smooth as silk and a pristine bore. Would love to be able to hunt with it And below on the right (Sorry for the rubbish photos)

Spirituality is one's commune with God Religion is crowd control Attrib. K/n

They sure are if they don't lock!